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As a NARP member myself I don't believe there is any conspiracy against passenger trains. What I do see among Washington politicians is indifference resulting in neglect and ignorance resulting in poor policy.  By and large, state transportation agencies understand the importance of rail and they are eager for some federal leadership on the issue, particluarly in the area of funding. When Uncle Sam is willing to put up 80% of the funds needed for a new or upgraded highway, but nothing for a new or upgraded railway to serve the same market, it doesn't take a traffic engineer to figure out which one will get built. If both rail and roads were funded by the same formula then the choice would be made on the project's merits.
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